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Much thanks for the input. On thing that has frustrated me is the inability to produce an environment that is cool, humid, and well-lit (tuberous sundews, Helis, D. schizandra...) At least in this case, I don't have to provide well-lit conditions. It actually sounds more like what provide for U. longifolia, for which I have had success. Looks like I'll be switching to an undrained container and buying a bag of "orchid moss".

Much thanks for the input. On thing that has frustrated me is the inability to produce an environment that is cool, humid, and well-lit (tuberous sundews, Helis, D. schizandra...) At least in this case, I don't have to provide well-lit conditions. It actually sounds more like what provide for U. longifolia, for which I have had success. Looks like I'll be switching to an undrained container and buying a bag of "orchid moss".

Could you achieve this with humidifier line and fans? This will cool the air in the growspace and provide additional humidity.

Mine seems to be doing fine under 24" HO's, humidity 65%-99%, daytime temps now are around 74* and nights are in the mid 50's.
I also have it in a net pot, a very loose mix with lots of LFS, standing in 1/2"-1" of water, misted daily.

"the memories of a man in his old age, are the deeds of a man in his prime"

Larry do you grow it in the basement? Im just curious how you get such a temp range.

Originally Posted by boxofrain

Mine seems to be doing fine under 24" HO's, humidity 65%-99%, daytime temps now are around 74* and nights are in the mid 50's.
I also have it in a net pot, a very loose mix with lots of LFS, standing in 1/2"-1" of water, misted daily.

Larry do you grow it in the basement? Im just curious how you get such a temp range.

No basement here on the Oregon Coast....too wet!
I have the Nelumbifolia in with the Nep's .... in a greenhouse in my office.
The lights do most of the heating during the day. I shut the door at night and crack the window in the room. I also keep an old "milk room" heater in there just in case the temps sink too low.

"the memories of a man in his old age, are the deeds of a man in his prime"